Answer:
To find the actual distance between the two cities, we can use the scale provided on the map. Since 5 cm on the map represents 10 km in reality, we can set up a proportion:
\( \frac{5 \text{ cm}}{10 \text{ km}} = \frac{8 \text{ cm}}{x} \)
Cross-multiplying, we get:
\( 5x = 8 \times 10 \)
\( 5x = 80 \)
Dividing both sides by 5:
\( x = \frac{80}{5} \)
\( x = 16 \)
So, the two cities are 16 km apart in reality.
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